IT'S MY LIFE

"It's My Life" is the second full-length studio album by UK synth pop act Talk Talk. The album was released through EMI Records in February 1984. It´s the successor to "The Party's Over" from 1982. "The Party's Over" was an instant hit and Talk Talk quickly became a known name on the UK synth-pop scene along with artists like Depeche Mode and New Order...

..."It's My Life" cements their synth-pop fame and further develops on the sound of the debut album. Talk Talk would very soon develop into something more experimental and progressive, but on "It's My Life" they are still a relatively regular synth-pop band with a recognizable time-typical sound. "Dum Dum Girl", "Such a Shame", and the title track stand out as the most memorable tracks from the album, but Talk Talk overall produced a quality consistent release.

The sound production is of a good quality, the songwriting relatively memorable, and the musicianship is strong, with lead vocalist Mark Hollis distinct sounding melancholic vocals standing out as the defining element of Talk Talk´s sound. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.

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